Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

At our Avon Mill, we produce 50 lb. bags of flour that are distributed to restaurants, cruise ships, hotels, schools, as well as Betty Crocker dry mix pouches. Our plant is unique in that we have two product platforms: flour and dry mixes. The flour we produce is integrated into our Betty Crocker mixes (cookies, brownies, muffins, pizza crust, biscuits). We are a small plant with a great culture where you will get to know the people you work with. Fun facts about Avon are that we produce an average of 1.1 million pounds of flour a day and about 100 million Betty Crocker pouches a year. When making our chocolate chip cookie mix, around 2000 pounds of chocolate is added per hour to the packaging line!

Pay Rate: $33.68 per hour

Additional $.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift

Premium pay opportunities, including overtime after 8 hours (1.5x), Saturday hours (1.5x), and Sunday hours (2x/double time)

Great paid time off benefits (includes vacation, sick time and holidays)

401(k) with company match

Pension

Bonus Incentive Program

Health Insurance (includes medical, dental, vision and life)

Career growth and cross-training opportunities

8-hour shifts

2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am

Currently hiring for 2nd shift and/or 3rd shift dependent upon business need

Training will be on 1st shift (7 am to 3 pm) for up to 6 months (possibly sooner, dependent upon training needs) and then transfer to assigned shift

Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, holidays, an occasional Saturday and/or Sunday, including 4 hours prior to or over scheduled shift, when business need dictates

Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to improve reliability and operational performance

Understanding and following all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment

Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment

Identifying/diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues, electrical and/or electronic issues

Management of work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System

Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification

Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)

Performing both uptime and down time preventative maintenance

Effectively communicate and productively interact with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors, vendors, visitors, etc.

Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance

Assist in training new employees

High school diploma or GED

Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)

1 to 2 years (minimum) of experience industrial maintenance or related industry experience

Working knowledge of PLC's, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Ability to work independently and as a team with flexibility to quickly shift work priorities

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods

Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions

Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms

Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards

Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)

Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Experience in repairing and troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems, reading schematics and using electrical testing equipment strongly preferred

Basic shop equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, presses, etc.) preferred

Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.